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Nasdaq, Inc., a leading global provider of financial intermediation services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq has established itself as a pioneer in electronic trading and market technology, significantly transforming the financial landscape. The company operates primarily in the financial intermediation sector, excluding insurance and pension funding services, and is renowned for its innovative trading platforms and market data solutions.
With a strong presence in major financial hubs, Nasdaq offers a diverse range of products and services, including stock exchanges, market analytics, and technology solutions for financial institutions. Its unique approach to integrating technology with trading has positioned Nasdaq as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in market capitalisation and trading volume. As a trusted name in the industry, Nasdaq continues to shape the future of finance through its commitment to innovation and excellence.
81
DitchCarbon score
+44 vs industry average
Nasdaq’s score of 81 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Nasdaq's reported carbon emissions
Nasdaq reported total emissions of approximately 87,088,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 79,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 229,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 86,780,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 107,844,000 kg CO2e.
Nasdaq is committed to ambitious climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
Near-term targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- Continuing to annually source 100% renewable electricity through 2030.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- Committing that 70% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will set science-based targets by 2027.
Long-term targets (from a 2021 base year) include:
- Maintaining a minimum of 100% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from 2030 through 2050.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 95% by 2050.
Another set of SBTi targets, with a 2022 base year, specify:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2030.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Maintaining a minimum of 100% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from 2030 through 2050.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 95% by 2050.
More recent SBTi targets with a 2023 base year indicate:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2032.
- Increasing active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 97% in 2023 to 100% by 2030.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2032.
- Committing that 70% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2029.
- Maintaining a minimum 90% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction from 2032 through 2050.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 95% within the same timeframe (2032-2050).
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Nasdaq’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2032
90% reduction in Scope 2
Nasdaq, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2032 from a 2023 base year.
On track90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Nasdaq, Inc. commits to maintain a minimum 90% absolute scope 2 GHG emissions reduction from 2032 through 2050 from a 2023 base year.
On track90%
2050
95% reduction in scope 3 total
Nasdaq, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 95% within the same timeframe.
Behind target95%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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